Every Anime Series Coming Out in October 2025
October 2025 is stacked with fresh debuts and big returning favorites, from long-running shōnen juggernauts to romantic comedies, supernatural adventures, and post-apocalyptic road trips. Below you’ll find every series scheduled across the month, organized with clear, useful details on what each one’s about and where it fits in its franchise or source-material lineage.
For each title, you’ll get concise background such as the core premise, key characters, and the original manga, web novel, light novel, or game that the anime adapts. Dates mentioned below refer to when each series is slated to arrive this month.
‘Let’s Play’ (2025– )
The adaptation of the hit romance-dramedy webcomic follows Sam, a young indie game developer whose life flips upside down after a top streamer moves in next door and trashes her game, triggering workplace fallout and messy feelings. The series arrives on October 1 and centers on the push-pull between creative ambition, internet fame, and boundaries.
Drawing directly from the long-running comic’s early arcs, the show introduces the ensemble of streamers, devs, and coworkers surrounding Sam and Marshall. Expect a faithful focus on industry in-jokes, slow-burn dynamics, and story beats about reputation, harassment, and second chances that defined the source.
‘Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits-’ (2018– )
Season 2 lands on October 1 and resumes Aoi Tsubaki’s life at the otherworldly inn Tenjin-ya, where her cooking skills mend rifts between humans and ayakashi. The fantasy romance began as a light-novel series and blends folklore, food, and courtly intrigue as Aoi pays down her grandfather’s debt on her own terms.
New episodes continue Aoi’s growth as a chef-mediator and deepen the inn’s politics, kitchen rivalries, and cross-realm customs. Returning regulars at Tenjin-ya and guests of the Hidden Realm push Aoi into trickier negotiations while she chases recipes that soothe supernatural grudges—starting October 1.
‘Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!’ (2025– )
Premiering October 2, this fantasy-kitchen comedy revolves around a noble lady who turns monster hunting into haute cuisine, transforming fearsome beasts into delicacies while juggling guild requests and social optics. The series adapts a comedic culinary adventure rooted in light-novel traditions.
The show’s cooking-quest loop—scout, slay, prep, plate—drives character banter among the heroine’s retainers and rivals. Expect a rotating bestiary of “ingredients,” recipe gags, and etiquette-meets-alchemy problem-solving as the party pursues rarer flavors beginning October 2.
‘This Monster Wants to Eat Me’ (2025– )
Arriving October 2, this darkly playful fantasy follows a human who becomes the fixation of a powerful monster and survives by striking an uneasy pact. The manga-based premise threads survival, mystery, and an off-kilter relationship that blurs predator and protector.
Episodes build around cat-and-mouse encounters, dungeon runs, and the creeping reveal of why the creature is obsessed. Supporting hunters and rival monsters complicate the pact as the leads navigate shifting power balances from the very first outing on October 2.
‘My Awkward Senpai’ (2025– )
Debuting October 2, this school rom-com spotlights a painfully earnest senpai and the underclassman who keeps misreading his intentions, turning daily interactions into comedic minefields. It adapts a manga known for expressive reaction humor and escalating misunderstandings.
October 2 introduces the core clubroom cast and festival staples, expanding compact chapter gags into set-piece episodes. Expect you-missed-the-signal confessions, friendly rivals, and running bits about communication styles that soften into sincere character growth.
‘May I Ask for One Final Thing?’ (2025– )
Opening October 3, this courtly fantasy follows a poised heroine who, after a public betrayal, calmly requests one last courtesy—and turns it into a masterclass in strategic payback. Originating as a light novel, it swaps brute force for etiquette-as-weapon maneuvers and political chess.
The adaptation uses the novel’s arc structure—personal vindication scaling to palace-level conspiracies—while expanding attendant, noble, and knightly supporting roles. Intrigue, social duels, and rules-lawyering carry the drama once it premieres on October 3.
‘Shabake’ (2025– )
Premiering October 3, this period mystery-fantasy adapts novels about a young Edo-era heir who can see spirits and stumbles into cases where yokai business intersects with human crime. Gentle folklore vignettes give way to investigations that challenge both superstition and common law.
October 3 sets up recurring household spirits, retainers, and officials who help (and sometimes hinder) the heir’s sleuthing. Each case teases the social fabric of the era—medicine, merchants, and magistrates—while honoring relationships between humans and the unseen.
‘My Hero Academia’ (2016– )
The long-running superhero saga returns with its final season on October 4, continuing Izuku “Deku” Midoriya’s journey at U.A. High in a world defined by “Quirks.” Based on Kōhei Horikoshi’s manga, it pushes endgame arcs that weigh legacy, sacrifice, and the responsibilities of power.
Core classmates—Bakugo, Todoroki, Uraraka, and others—rejoin pro-heroes and mentors as alliances and ideologies collide. Expect culmination of character growth seeded since the earliest terms, alongside tactical set pieces and fallout that reshapes hero society from October 4 onward.
‘SPY x FAMILY’ (2022– )
Season 3 starts October 4 and continues the misadventures of the Forger family: spy Loid, assassin Yor, and telepath Anya. Tatsuya Endo’s manga underpins the series’ blend of espionage capers and domestic comedy as Operation Strix marches forward.
New episodes expand school arcs, agency politics, and neighborly shenanigans while deepening bonds between the Forgers and their circle, including Bond and classmates. It’s the same cocktail of covert missions and found-family warmth, returning October 4.
‘To Your Eternity’ (2021– )
Season 3 returns October 4 with Fushi’s ongoing odyssey—an immortal being learning humanity by inheriting forms of those it meets and loses. Yoshitoki Ōima’s manga grounds the meditation on memory, identity, and the cost of resisting the Nokkers.
The new run explores community-building, time-skips, and ethical dilemmas around immortality. Companions old and new test what “saving” others means to a being who outlives everyone, with fresh chapters beginning October 4.
‘Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota’ (2025– )
Debuting October 4, this school-life comedy matches a deadpan heroine with an exuberant classmate whose face says it all. Originating as a manga noted for tight four-panel timing, it translates quick visual gags into full-length episodes.
The October 4 start introduces the friend group and classroom rituals—seating charts, festivals, clubs—that turn contrasts in expression into chemistry. Expect recurring bits becoming date episodes and quiet character beats beneath the slapstick.
‘Tales of Wedding Rings’ (2024– )
Season 2 launches October 4, continuing the portal-fantasy romance where Satou becomes the Ring King by marrying five princesses linked to elemental rings. The manga by Maybe blends rom-com beats with kingdom-level battles.
New episodes develop each realm’s lore and politics while escalating threats that demand both teamwork and honest heart-to-heart progress among the ring-bearers. The next chapter of vows and valor begins October 4.
‘My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me!’ (2025– )
Premiering October 4, this rom-com adapts a light-novel series about a sharp-tongued underclassman who relentlessly needles her brother’s best friend until their bickering spirals into something complicated. The premise thrives on dares, school events, and social minefields.
October 4 introduces the core quartet—the protagonist, the “little sister,” her brother, and a classmate rival—whose shifting alliances power the comedy. Festival arcs, clubroom wars, and fake-out confessions keep the momentum high.
‘SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes’ (2025– )
Arriving October 4, this original action project builds combat and power systems around sound—abilities sync, resonate, and counter like instruments in an ensemble. A young team learns to “harmonize” under pressure to push back encroaching threats.
Beginning October 4, the series frames training, tactics, and enemy types through acoustics and rhythm. Squad roles—tactician, striker, support—evolve as characters discover how to sync beyond their comfort zones.
‘The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest’ (2025– )
Premiering October 4, this fantasy follows an exiled royal sorcerer who sets out to grow stronger while unraveling the political setup that cast him out. The light-novel template favors training arcs, dungeon expeditions, and duels with former colleagues.
From October 4, expect magic-system rules, guild economies, and conspirators who fear the truth coming to light. Allies met on the road give the protagonist both power-ups and perspective as he reclaims his name.
‘Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider’ (2025– )
Starting October 4, this comedy-drama follows Tojima, a grown-up dreamer trying to become the kind of masked hero he adored as a kid. It riffs on tokusatsu tropes through a grounded, slice-of-life lens.
Episodes from October 4 balance DIY suit tinkering, training mishaps, and community reactions—some supportive, some baffled. Cameo-like local “villains,” neighborhood kids, and workplace pressures keep the tone warm and human-scale.
‘Touring After the Apocalypse’ (2025– )
Premiering October 4, this manga adaptation sends two girls across a quiet, emptied world on a motorcycle, turning ruins into postcards and routines into survival rituals. It’s a cozy road trip through a post-apocalyptic landscape.
October 4 focuses on route planning, gear upkeep, and the small comforts—hot drinks, a good map—that make the journey possible. The duo’s banter and photo-log structure give each stop a reflective punch.
‘Ranma ½’ (2024– )
Season 2 bows October 4, continuing the new-generation adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s classic martial-arts romantic comedy about cursed springs, fiancés at odds, and anything-goes dojo showdowns. The reboot revisits Ranma Saotome’s transformations and the Tendo household’s chaos.
Beginning October 4, expect iconic rivals, tournament gags, and set-pieces reimagined with modern pacing while honoring the manga’s slapstick. Ensemble favorites—Akane, Ryoga, Shampoo, Ukyo—return as relationships tangle and techniques escalate.
‘A Wild Last Boss Appeared!’ (2025– )
Launching October 4, this fantasy series adapts a light novel about a player who awakens in the body of their game’s last boss—an infamous dark empress—and must navigate a world that remembers her legend a bit too well. The twist flips “overpowered villain” tropes into strategic survival.
Episodes from October 4 lean into reputation management, faction diplomacy, and identity—who is the person behind the avatar? Expect skirmishes and statecraft as the lead rebuilds trust and power without repeating the tyrant’s history.
‘Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family!’ (2025– )
Arriving October 5, this heart-warming slice-of-life follows Alma-chan, a girl whose earnest wish for family becomes a story about found bonds and everyday kindness. It emphasizes small milestones over melodrama.
From October 5, neighborhood dynamics, school life, and shared meals slowly knit acquaintances into family. Episodic arcs revolve around holidays, promises kept, and the tiny acts that make a home.
‘Dad Is a Hero, Mom Is a Spirit, I’m a Reincarnator’ (2025– )
Debuting October 5, this fantasy comedy centers on a child reincarnated into a household where Dad is a renowned hero and Mom is literally a spirit. Everyday life becomes a series of magical logistics and affectionate chaos.
Starting October 5, expect parent-teacher meetings with spellbooks, dungeon day-trips, and a revolving door of party-member “aunties” and “uncles.” The humor draws on RPG staples while leaning into family warmth.
‘Digimon Beatbreak’ (2025– )
Kicking off in early October, this new ‘Digimon’ series introduces a fresh roster of kids and partner Digimon thrown into a music-coded evolution and battle system. It extends the franchise’s themes of friendship, growth, and digital-world peril.
Episodes rolling out from around October 5 build a mixed reality of school life and networked adventures. New devices, forms, and rival tamers broaden the rules while honoring franchise history with cameos and callbacks.
‘Mechanical Marie’ (2025– )
Premiering October 5, this sci-fi mystery follows a gifted engineer whose inventions—and a prodigy nicknamed “Marie”—pull them into corporate intrigue and ethical minefields. Grounded engineering puzzles escalate into broader conspiracies.
From October 5, look for maker-culture labs, rival teams, and episode-length “builds” that drive both plot and character development. Questions about ownership, AI agency, and responsibility sit at the core.
‘My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s’ (2025– )
Arriving October 6, this isekai flips party dynamics when a student is summoned as an “Assassin” class whose stats outstrip the designated “Hero.” Keeping his edge hidden, he threads guild politics, monster hunts, and royal requests.
Beginning October 6, the adaptation balances stealth combat with class-system rules and a growing adventuring team. Kingdoms that prefer controllable heroes add intrigue as the protagonist aims for a quiet life with a not-so-quiet skill set.
‘A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace’ (2025– )
Premiering October 6, this workplace comedy follows an up-and-coming manga artist and the assistants, editors, and neighbors who turn every deadline into an odyssey. It adapts a gag-slice-of-life premise rich in creative-industry detail.
From October 6, anthology-style episodes cover pitching, serialization meetings, and con appearances—screen tones, name pens, and all-night rushes included. The ensemble’s camaraderie anchors the chaos.
‘Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!’ (2025– )
Debuting October 6, this romantic comedy centers on a plus-size heroine navigating career pivots, dating, and confidence with friends who actually show up for her. The story draws from josei traditions with an emphasis on adult life.
Starting October 6, episodes focus on honest conversations, supportive relationships, and growth arcs that avoid makeover clichés. Workplace subplots and family threads round out the character portrait.
‘Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill’ (2023– )
Season 2 begins October 7, continuing the culinary isekai of salaryman Mukouda, whose online-grocery skill turns field quests into feasts alongside gluttonous Fenrir Fel and friends. Ren Eguchi’s light novels remain the blueprint.
From October 7, expect recipe episodes, monster-meat experiments, and subtle worldbuilding about trade and taste as Mukouda’s cooking reshapes local markets. New regions and party dynamics keep the travel-and-table loop fresh.
‘A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai’ (2025– )
Launching October 7 (late-night JST on October 6), this series follows a resourceful protagonist who takes the “gatherer” route in another world—harvesting materials, crafting, and out-thinking combat classes. It adapts a light novel that champions brains-over-brawn progression.
From October 7, episodes spotlight foraging systems, gear optimization, and cottage-industry economics. Party members with classic roles round out the team as the gatherer proves that logistics wins wars.
‘The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess’ (2025– )
Premieres October 8 with a meta-comedy hook: a girl is reborn inside the cringey fantasy story she wrote as a teen—specifically as the overpowered villainess. She scrambles to dodge her own edgy plot twists and avert catastrophes she once thought were “cool.”
October 8 leans into cause-and-effect chaos as each fix spawns new clichés. “Original characters” from her draft crash the narrative, forcing the lead to outwrite her younger self.
‘GNOSIA’ (2025– )
Debuting October 11, this adaptation of the acclaimed single-player social-deduction game traps a time-looping protagonist on a spaceship with alien impostors. Each loop reshuffles roles, unlocking character routes and mechanics as suspects are voted into cold sleep.
From October 11, expect shifting alliances, logic puzzles, and a large ensemble whose motives unravel gradually. Episodes structure “loops” into distinct deduction rounds with revelations gated by repeat runs.
‘One-Punch Man’ (2015– )
Season 3 lands October 12 and continues Saitama’s deadpan saga as a hero who defeats any foe with a single punch, wrestling with the boredom of limitless power. Based on the manga by ONE and Yusuke Murata, it moves deeper into association wars and monster-class escalations.
Starting October 12, top-rank heroes, tournament favorites, and antagonists like Garou drive set-piece battles that contrast with Saitama’s anticlimactic comedy. Genos and the Class-S roster return as philosophies clash.
‘Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right’ (2025– )
Also arriving October 12, this supernatural comedy follows a young vampire who just can’t quite get the blood-sucking thing right, leading to school-life mishaps and monster-of-the-week antics. The tone skews cute and gag-forward.
October 12 introduces club activities, supernatural neighbors, and creative “workarounds” for vampiric needs. Episodic misunderstandings and heartfelt fixes keep the focus on character charm.
‘Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation’ (2025– )
This adaptation of the ‘Twisted-Wonderland’ mobile game spotlights the Heartslabyul dorm arc inspired by Wonderland motifs. It’s scheduled within the month on October 29, focusing on the protagonist’s arrival, house rules, and eccentric dorm leaders.
From October 29, expect character-centric episodes that translate card-suite aesthetics and “rules of the Queen” into school-life drama. The game’s ensemble—dorm heads, vice captains, and faculty—anchors the arc as magic lessons collide with strict traditions.
What are you most excited to watch this October—share your picks in the comments!
